of the general so to administer the affairs of this command as to bring order out of the chaos that at present exists and to restore tranquillity and confidence to this district.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. T. CLARKE,

Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTH MISSOURI, Saint Joseph, Mo., April 15, 1864.

Sergt. T. J. WESTLY,
Brookfield, Mo.:

SERGEANT: I am directed by the general commanding to express his thanks for the prompt and efficient service rendered by the detachment under your command in pursuing, dispersing, and capturing the desperadoes Hickman, Hinds, and Lazier. We only regret the capturing of such fellows, who have violated all claims to life or consideration, but since they are prisoners the law must visit swift and sure punishment upon them.

Hoping your little command and the good citizens of Brookfield will always respond to the calls of justice with the same alacrity, I have the honor to be, sergeant, respectfully,

G. A. HOLLOWAY,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANS., April 15, 1864.

Major-General ROSECRANS,

Saint Louis, Mo.:

I have information from reliable parties that a prominent rebel colonel is at or near Liberty, Clay County, Mo. I have the proper men at hand to go after and capture him. If consistent with your views and your authority is given, will try and captured the person in question.

Dispatch necessary.

By command of Major-General Curtis:

H. H. HEATH,

Major and Provost-Marshal-General.

BENTON BARRACKS, April 15, 1864.

General EWING,

Commanding District of Saint Louis:

Colonel Wells, Twelfth Missouri Cavalry, to whose regiment the picket at Lowell belongs, thinks there is a disposition on the part of outside troops to threaten the guard stationed there. He thinks it advisable for me to add one squadron to that picket, which I have done, now requesting your approval.

B. L. E. BONNEVILLE,

Colonel, Commanding.